Level Designer

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In short

The Coalition, an XBOX Game Studios studio, is seeking a Level Designer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves designing and implementing multiple levels for action games using Unreal Engine and proprietary tools, collaborating with various disciplines to bring the game's vision to life.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and development of multiple levels from concept through final polish.
  • Use Unreal as well as proprietary tools to create and debug levels.
  • Be accountable for the design quality and player experience of assigned levels.
  • Regularly collaborate with other level designers, technical designers, and artists.
  • Serve as a collaborator and point of contact for partner teams, including Cinematics, Visual Effects, Audio, and Engineering.
  • Use the Unreal tools to implement memorable challenges, combat, objectives, and scripted events.
  • Participate in feedback and review sessions, contributing constructive input on your work and that of teammates.
  • Regularly present work progress, incorporate feedback, and iterate on designs.
  • Create and maintain design documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Art, Writing, Behavioral Science, Data Science, Game Design, or related field AND 2+ years’ experience in game development and design, systems design, content production, or related field.
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience creating engaging gameplay experiences and delivering high-quality levels for action games.

Desired Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience in level design for games.
  • Shipped at least 1 AAA game.
  • Understanding of level design principles, technical constraints, and narrative integration.
  • Experience implementing and leveraging gameplay systems within level design.
  • Experience working collaboratively in a cross-discipline development environment.

Benefits

  • 12-month fixed-term contract
  • The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is $111,200-166,800 CAD per year.
  • Work in a leading first-party studio for XBOX Game Studios.

Skills

Unreal Engine
#Game Design#Level Design#Action Games#Unreal Engine#XBOX Game Studios
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

5 days ago

Employment Type

Contract

Work mode

On Site

Salary

CA$111,200–166,800 / year

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Canada

Qualification

Bachelor

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